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Community Projects

 

Solar Thermal or Photovoltaic energy generation to be studied for use in Community Buildings

 

Support the setting up of a Community Forest

 

Commission detailed study of Wind Energy Generation Options

 

Supporting the continued retro-fitting of houses - solid fuel perhaps!

Enhancing an already excellent and world renowned walking holiday destination
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Community Walking Trails

 

Outline Route planning has taken place

 

Alternative routes have been identified

 

Proposed route from Glenealy to Deputy’s Pass

 

Landowner permissions being sought

 

Compliance with legal trail requirements being prepared

"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much." - Helen Keller

Local Cooperative

 

Some of the Principles involved are:

 

Voluntary and open membership

 

Democratic member control

 

Member economic participation

 

Bulk buying

 

Sharing of materials & machinery

 

Education, Training and Information

 

Concern for community

Could the local community possibly benefit from Wicklow's most abundant resource ?

Community Forest

 

an interesting proposition because:

 

Dovetails with other Ballynagran Energy⁺ Projects

 

Long-term community economic development.

 

Community economic participation

 

Local employment

 

Sharing of materials & machinery

 

Local-level decision making

 

Educational spin-off

 

Benefits the community

Consolidate the already considerable retrofitting progress made by the Ballynagran Energy Plus Community
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Consolidate the Retrofit

 

Support the installation of wood-burning stoves

 

Provide advice on external installation

 

Distribution of energy monitoring meters

 

Examine alternative solar energy solutions

 

Forging links with SEAI in order for members to avail of the current grants - Details Here.

Evergy Saturday Morning in the Beehive Carpark

Food Group - Farmers Market

 

Established in March 2011 at the Beehive

 

Centre of the Ballynagran Energy Plus Community District

 

Hub for social interaction and trade in the community

 

Developing local business and trade

 

Amenity for the people of Wicklow

 

An ideal location to showcase local artisan producers

 

Plans to offer local schools the opportunity to sell produce at the market

 

Transition year students business module studies - real experience

 

Benefits the community

Could the local community benefit from one of Wicklow's most abundant resources?

Community WindFarm - An Option

 

Feasibilty study completed.

 

Potential for wind farm identified.

 

Potential Locations examined

 

Ideal location identified

 

Comprehensive public consultation will take place

 

Economic implications of big or small to be examined

 

Comparison with alternative renewable energy sources to be outlined

 

Actual long-term return to community to be detailed

Not something to ignore, particularly in this area! 

Home Health and Safety

 

Radon is a radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell or taste.

 

Radon gas causes lung cancer.

 

The presence of Radon can be measured by a simple test.

 

Two small detectors, about the size of an air freshener, are placed in your home.

 

After three months you post them to the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland.

 

Economic implications of big or small to be examined

 

Ballynagran Energy Plus has organized radon tests in many of the local homes

 

More info here--->Videos about Dealing with Radon Gas

"I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things" - Mother Theresa

How to get involved

 

If you wish to participate in the project and avail of the free energy audit, radon test, light bulbs and other community benefits, please contact us through our website

 

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